Dance artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Dance artist gender statistics
70.5% of dance artists are women and 29.5% of dance artists are men.
- Female, 70.5%
- Male, 29.5%
Dance artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.5% |
| Male | 29.5% |
Dance artist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,281
Female income
$55,818
Dance artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dance artist positions over time. Currently, 70.5% of dance artists are female.
Dance artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.02% | 61.98% |
| 2011 | 33.26% | 66.74% |
| 2012 | 43.77% | 56.23% |
| 2013 | 29.76% | 70.24% |
| 2014 | 34.24% | 65.76% |
| 2015 | 30.13% | 69.87% |
| 2016 | 43.91% | 56.09% |
| 2017 | 43.01% | 56.99% |
| 2018 | 42.14% | 57.86% |
| 2019 | 55.95% | 44.05% |
| 2020 | 53.49% | 46.51% |
| 2021 | 29.49% | 70.51% |
Dance artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared dance artists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Dance Artist | 29% | 71% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Dance artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dance artists is White, which makes up 42.5% of all dance artists. Comparatively, 33.2% of dance artists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of dance artists are Unknown.
- White, 42.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 33.2%
- Unknown, 10.7%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Dance artist race
| Dance artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 42.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.2% |
| Unknown | 10.7% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Dance artist race and ethnicity over time
See how dance artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dance artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.23% | 8.79% | 7.49% | 20.13% |
| 2011 | 54.73% | 6.82% | 5.55% | 26.25% |
| 2012 | 50.21% | 16.38% | 6.04% | 21.43% |
| 2013 | 58.94% | 6.77% | 5.31% | 21.65% |
| 2014 | 57.65% | 13.38% | 3.69% | 20.36% |
| 2015 | 64.52% | 2.83% | 4.69% | 19.48% |
| 2016 | 47.24% | 12.79% | 6.92% | 24.10% |
| 2017 | 53.23% | 5.37% | 4.76% | 25.88% |
| 2018 | 55.44% | 6.06% | 8.54% | 24.16% |
| 2019 | 48.47% | 11.10% | 6.51% | 27.81% |
| 2020 | 51.82% | 6.19% | 6.76% | 24.91% |
| 2021 | 42.54% | 5.10% | 7.62% | 33.16% |
Dance artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian dance artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dance artists have the lowest average salary at $55,876.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,644 |
| White | $57,485 |
| Black or African American | $55,876 |
| Asian | $61,144 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,395 |
Dance artist age breakdown
The average age of dance artists is 20-30 years years old, representing 62% of the dance artist population.
Dance artist age breakdown
| Dance Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 4% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 62% |
Dance artist educational attainment
The most common degree for dance artists is bachelor's degree, with 64% of dance artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Dance artists by degree level
| Dance artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Dance artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dance artists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $67,372 annually. With a Master's degree, dance artists earn a median annual income of $66,789 compared to $64,184 for dance artists with an Doctorate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,789 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,716 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,372 |
| Doctorate Degree | $64,184 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,627 |
Dance artist employment statistics
Most dance artists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where dance artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dance artists work.
Dance artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Dance artist jobs by company type
Employees with the dance artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dance artists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Dance artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 7% |
Dance artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for dance artists are education, media and non profits.
Dance artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Media | 11% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Government | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
Dance artist turnover and employment statistics
Dance artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dance artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dance artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dance artist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.65% |
| 2011 | 20.48% |
| 2012 | 18.60% |
| 2013 | 19.67% |
| 2014 | 16.28% |
| 2015 | 11.17% |
| 2016 | 11.39% |
| 2017 | 5.91% |
| 2018 | 14.52% |
| 2019 | 5.66% |
| 2020 | 23.44% |
| 2021 | 23.53% |
Average dance artist tenure
The average dance artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 95 dance artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Dance artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Dance artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dance artists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Supervisor | 5.42% | 1,053 |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 7.62% | 418 |
| Guitar Player | 8.54% | 302 |
| Movie Stunt Performer | 13.74% | 188 |
| Director/Executive Producer | 14.31% | 77,487 |
| Dance Artist | 23.98% | - |
| Phlebotomy Director | 30.45% | 5,959 |
Similar dance artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Supervisor | 5.42% | 1,053 |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 7.62% | 418 |
| Guitar Player | 8.54% | 302 |
| Movie Stunt Performer | 13.74% | 188 |
| Director/Executive Producer | 14.31% | 77,487 |
| Phlebotomy Director | 30.45% | 5,959 |
Foreign languages spoken by dance artists
The most common foreign language among dance artists is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 14.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
Dance artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |